AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoUN Diplomacy: The UN Security Council’s third straw poll for the next secretary-general again failed to produce a clear front-runner, with leaked results showing Costa Rica’s Rebeca Grynspan leading and Guyana’s Carolyn Rodrigues-Birkett close behind. Power & Infrastructure: Public Utilities Minister Deodat Indar says a 69kV transmission line in the East Coast Demerara road works can’t be removed yet, with relocation only after an alternative line is finished by end-November. Road Works: Asphalt paving has started on the new Wismar–Mackenzie Bridge deck, with load testing next and a target opening no later than Oct 5. Energy Investment: President Ali says financing for the Berbice deep-water port is the key driver for refinery investment pace, while discussions on extra funds for the delayed Wales gas-to-energy project are “not on the table.” Digital Services & Skills: Over 55,000 e-passports issued in the first half of 2026; BIT has already surpassed its annual training target. Trade & Finance: Guyana-China trade hit about US$1.8B in 2025, with exports to China at a record US$501M; Citi formally opens a Guyana office. Public Safety: Automated speeding cameras issued 30,266 speeding violations in the first half of 2026.
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